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@TechCrunch shared
On Apr 2, 2023
The shocking allegations against Daylight, an LGBTQ+ focused startup https://t.co/Sh6JvbhoRd by @bayareawriter
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The shocking allegations against Daylight, an LGBTQ+ focused startup

techcrunch.com

Daylight, a neobank aimed at the LGBTQ+ community, is the target of lawsuits and being accused of fabricating data.

@TechCrunch shared
On Apr 2, 2023
The shocking allegations against Daylight, an LGBTQ+ focused startup https://t.co/Sh6JvbhoRd by @bayareawriter
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The shocking allegations against Daylight, an LGBTQ+ focused startup

The shocking allegations against Daylight, an LGBTQ+ focused startup

Daylight, a neobank aimed at the LGBTQ+ community, is the target of lawsuits and being accused of fabricating data.

@Techpointdotng shared
On Apr 4, 2023
Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Chekker is removing waiting times at labs, Paymenow's $14m debt facility, Google's new features for travellers, and Zanzibar's digital scorecard. Read and subscribe 👇🏾 https://t.co/yoSQ18fOgk
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Paymenow’s $14m debt facility

techpoint.africa

On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses how Chekker is removing waiting times at labs, Paymenow's $14m debt facility, Google's new features for travellers, and Zanzibar's digital scorecard.

@Techpointdotng shared
On Apr 4, 2023
Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Chekker is removing waiting times at labs, Paymenow's $14m debt facility, Google's new features for travellers, and Zanzibar's digital scorecard. Read and subscribe 👇🏾 https://t.co/yoSQ18fOgk
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Paymenow’s $14m debt facility

Paymenow’s $14m debt facility

On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses how Chekker is removing waiting times at labs, Paymenow's $14m debt facility, Google's new features for travellers, and Zanzibar's digital ...

@ITNewsAfrica shared
On Apr 3, 2023
African Startups Win Big at Global Startup Awards -Earlier this week (29 March 2023), two African early-stage companies came out tops at the grand finale of the world’s biggest i... - https://t.co/phWc2nC7va https://t.co/QAMXBsi7PO
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African Startups Win Big at Global Startup Awards

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“We are incredibly excited to connect with the next cohort of leaders in African innovation and to support their growth with new opportunities for funding, market access, and global mentorship. The African Meet-up, fully-booked and the first of its kind, was made possible by the Global ...

@ITNewsAfrica shared
On Apr 3, 2023
African Startups Win Big at Global Startup Awards -Earlier this week (29 March 2023), two African early-stage companies came out tops at the grand finale of the world’s biggest i... - https://t.co/phWc2nC7va https://t.co/QAMXBsi7PO
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African Startups Win Big at Global Startup Awards

African Startups Win Big at Global Startup Awards

“We are incredibly excited to connect with the next cohort of leaders in African innovation and to support their growth with new opportunities for funding, market access, and global ...

@Cc_HUB shared
On Apr 4, 2023
Africa's R&D expenditure is less than 1% of global spending, and the quality of #education and #research are important factors in determining innovation capacity. To explore this topic further, read here: https://t.co/FrLHuxjsru 2/2
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Education as a Catalyst for Innovation Capacity in Africa

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We are a multi-disciplinary team innovating for a better society.

@Cc_HUB shared
On Apr 4, 2023
Africa's R&D expenditure is less than 1% of global spending, and the quality of #education and #research are important factors in determining innovation capacity. To explore this topic further, read here: https://t.co/FrLHuxjsru 2/2
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Education as a Catalyst for Innovation Capacity in Africa

Education as a Catalyst for Innovation Capacity in Africa

We are a multi-disciplinary team innovating for a better society.

@Ventureburn shared
On Apr 1, 2023
Congratulations to the two African start-ups, Kubik and Emata, named global winners of the 2022 Global Startup Awards! A well-deserved recognition of their hard work and innovation in the competitive world of start-ups. https://t.co/mhCpi0aoaT
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Africa’s Kubik and Emata win Global Startup Awards

ventureburn.com

Two African start-ups, Kubik and Emata, have been recognised as global winners of the 2022 Global Startup Awards.

@Ventureburn shared
On Apr 1, 2023
Congratulations to the two African start-ups, Kubik and Emata, named global winners of the 2022 Global Startup Awards! A well-deserved recognition of their hard work and innovation in the competitive world of start-ups. https://t.co/mhCpi0aoaT
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Africa’s Kubik and Emata win Global Startup Awards

Africa’s Kubik and Emata win Global Startup Awards

Two African start-ups, Kubik and Emata, have been recognised as global winners of the 2022 Global Startup Awards.

@Techpointdotng shared
On Apr 3, 2023
In 2021, Victor Emaye waited several hours to run a test after his mum was diagnosed with a stroke — a problem common among Nigerians in labs. That prompted him to pivot Medipal, an EMR solution he'd co-founded, to Chekker. Here's how it works. https://t.co/SRJfuqU3JR
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Nigerian healthtech startup, Chekker, provides accessible healthcare by removing waiting times for patients at labs

techpoint.africa

In 2021, Victor Emaye waited several hours — a problem common among Nigerians in labs — after his mum was diagnosed with a stroke and asked to run a test. That prompted him to pivot Medipal, an EMR solution he'd co-founded, to Chekker. Here's how it works.

@Techpointdotng shared
On Apr 3, 2023
In 2021, Victor Emaye waited several hours to run a test after his mum was diagnosed with a stroke — a problem common among Nigerians in labs. That prompted him to pivot Medipal, an EMR solution he'd co-founded, to Chekker. Here's how it works. https://t.co/SRJfuqU3JR
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Nigerian healthtech startup, Chekker, provides accessible healthcare by removing waiting times for patients at labs

Nigerian healthtech startup, Chekker, provides accessible healthcare by removing waiting times for patients at labs

In 2021, Victor Emaye waited several hours — a problem common among Nigerians in labs — after his mum was diagnosed with a stroke and asked to run a test. That prompted him to pivot ...

@techloy shared
On Apr 3, 2023
Camel Ventures launches a $16 million fund for Egyptian fintech startups https://t.co/qnHpFV09E7 https://t.co/0pFBvMzbCm
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Camel Ventures launches a $16 million fund for Egyptian fintech startups

www.techloy.com

Egypt-based Camel Ventures has announced the launch of its first venture capital investment vehicle, Camel Ventures for Investment I (CVI). The EGP 500 million (around $16 million) fund is focused on financing the country's fintech startup ecosystem, with a range of equity investments ...

@techloy shared
On Apr 3, 2023
Camel Ventures launches a $16 million fund for Egyptian fintech startups https://t.co/qnHpFV09E7 https://t.co/0pFBvMzbCm
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Camel Ventures launches a $16 million fund for Egyptian fintech startups

Camel Ventures launches a $16 million fund for Egyptian fintech startups

Egypt-based Camel Ventures has announced the launch of its first venture capital investment vehicle, Camel Ventures for Investment I (CVI). The EGP 500 million (around $16 million) fund is ...

@Ventureburn shared
On Apr 2, 2023
Africa’s venture capital industry as small as a “pimple on an elephant’s bum”. This humorous yet poignant analogy at AfricArena’s Johannesburg summit emphasises the need for more early-stage investments to support its growth. https://t.co/sZMuLLrYng
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Africa’s VC industry growing slowly: $4.8b raised in 2022

ventureburn.com

Africa’s venture capital (VC) industry as small as a “pimple on an elephant’s bum”, heard attendees at AfricArena’s Johannesburg summit.

@Ventureburn shared
On Apr 2, 2023
Africa’s venture capital industry as small as a “pimple on an elephant’s bum”. This humorous yet poignant analogy at AfricArena’s Johannesburg summit emphasises the need for more early-stage investments to support its growth. https://t.co/sZMuLLrYng
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Africa’s VC industry growing slowly: $4.8b raised in 2022

Africa’s VC industry growing slowly: $4.8b raised in 2022

Africa’s venture capital (VC) industry as small as a “pimple on an elephant’s bum”, heard attendees at AfricArena’s Johannesburg summit.

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